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Shazia Sparkman is the founder and managing partner where she advocates fiercely and passionately for her clients in all types of family law and complex business litigation matters. Armed with a razor sharp grasp of the law, Ms. Sparkman brings her smart sophistication in analyzing every case for each client. Clients have come to expect a tailored and customized approach to each legal situation.
It is this personalized approach that was the vision of Ms. Sparkman and that has rooted the firm into the Tampa Bay community as one recognized for excellent service.
Ms. Sparkman is a native of Tampa, born and raised and grew up with a passion for the law and service. She has cultivated her talent for lawyering in the most effective and artful manner where her persuasion skills and legal expertise merge together in the courtroom.
She is a perfectionist at heart who drives herself to accomplish tasks that others would run from. Her memory and ability to multi-task is difficult to comprehend or describe but clearly reveals how she is able to remember every conversation she has ever had and every client story told.
Ms. Sparkman’s community involvement is an extension of her dedication to her clients. She is a member of the Junior League of Tampa and her passion for giving back to the community is exemplified in the volunteer service work she provides in addition to the law firm’s support of various community events that are dear to heart, such as the Heart Gallery of Tampa Bay and the Easter Seals organization, both organizations that highlight giving to empower and strengthen children.
As a mother of three children, Ms. Sparkman is fueled by this role as a mother, lawyer and volunteer with her focus being to make her community a place where she can be proud to raise her children.
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20 years
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State: Florida
Acquired: 2005
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018
State: New York
Acquired: 2004
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
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Posted by V.P. | July 14, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Outstanding Tampa Divorce & Family Lawyer
Shazia Sparkman is one of the most dedicated, passionate, honest & personable Lawyers I have ever met. Not only is she brilliant with her grasp of the law, she outsmarts the other side, diligently finds strategies within the law but demands fairness and truth. I could not have found a more amazing l...
Posted by anonymous | June 14, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
The Best Divorce Lawyer
Sparkman and Sparkman Law firm has been of great help through my divorce these past few months. I hired her after a year of me trying to do everything on my own. She picked right up where I was lost and was up front with me about how much I would need to pay and told me straight up what type of case...
Posted by Ms. Mommy | June 02, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Outstanding family law attorney
Mrs. Sparkman has seen me through what has had to be the most difficult time in my life. Her consultation with me was both a question & answer for me but also helped her decide if she was willing and or able to take on my case, and what it would entail. Very unlike what I experienced at other consult...
Posted by Bobby | October 15, 2012 | Divorce & Separation
Shazia is an attorney who is willing to fight for you.
This recommendation is to express my complete satisfaction with one of the most dedicated attorneys I have had the pleasure of working with in Shazia Sparkman. During my gut wrenching divorce, Shazia’s intelligence, meticulousness, knowledge, and honesty outweighs any previous attorney I’ve dealt wi...
Posted by Rudy | September 21, 2012 | Criminal Defense
An Attorney that Works/Fights Hard for You
When I got arrested on a criminal charge last year, the first thing that came to my mind was how am I going to get through this? Working with the Sparkman's is one of the best decisons I made. Shazia's attention to detail, a track record filled with experience and knowledge and most importantly, ha...
"I endorse this lawyer. Over the years, I've had ample opportunity to witness Ms. Sparkman in action. She is always well prepared and a great advocate."
"There are not enough things that I can say about Shazia. She is a dedicated mother and wife and brilliant lawyer. She is also a wonderful advocate for ALL of her clients!!! I STRONGLY endorse this lawyer."
"A great criminal defense attorney. Very knowledgeable, professional and caring. I highly recommend to all my friends, family and colleagues. It is truly a pleasure working with Shazia on legal matters."
"I have known Ms. Sparkman for 8 years. Mrs. Sparkman truly cares about her clients and works diligently to aggressively represent her clients' positions. She is well versed in family law and goes above and beyond to assure that she is well educated in this area of law. Mrs. Sparkman is a true asset to the practice of law and I highly endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Sparkman is an aggressive, compassionate, and highly skilled family law attorney. Highly recommended."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.
Reciprocal - Censure issued in NY, 2021
updated on 01/22/2025This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in New York.
Public Reprimand issued in FL, 2018
updated on 11/29/2018Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Public Reprimand issued in FL, 2015
updated on 08/25/2015Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Admonishment issued in FL, 2012
updated on 06/04/2012An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
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Philosphy Student of Year, Philosophy Department
2006 - Present
Managing Partner, Sparkman Law
2004 - 2006
Prosecuting Attorney, Florida State Attorney's Office
2013 - Present
Florida Muslim Bar AssociationBoard Member
2011 - Present
Family Law American Inn of Court of TampaBarrister
2011 - Present
RUSAFE (Domestic Violence Charity Organization-Tampa)Volunteer Attorney
2011 - Present
HAWLMember
2003 - Present
Univiersity at Buffalo, SUNY School of Law Alumni AssociationAttorney Member
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Successful Appeal
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude
2013
Family Law
2012
Adoption Basics & Adoption Law in Florida
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Domestic Violence
2004
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